Reflexology for Infants And Children 6 Studies: <previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 next >

Subject:

	Infant Vomiting, Hiccups, Constipation

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		Not indicated.

Citation:

	Liu, Z. (1996). "Neonatal Vomiting Cured with Foot Reflexo-therapy: A Case Report." 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 41-42

Synopsis:

	A 7 week old baby boy vomiting 2 days after birth, vomiting milk 7-8 times a day, with hiccups, distended abdomen and having stools only every 3rd day was given foot reflexology. After first treatment, he had a stool, cried less and slept well. After the fifth, his symptoms disappeared and he had only occasional vomiting after feeding.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of neonatal vomiting.

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